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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
2
The readable content is fragmented with time stamps and letters, making it impossible to identify a person, organization, date, or event to summarize into a coherent news item. No valid entities or actions are extractable for a proper card.
A long, imperfect letter from a Henry County writer in Africa describes sunsets, field work, and daily life. It covers community building, school plans, home craft, seed packages, letters from Mulungu and John, and efforts to establish a new settlement with huts, brick walls, and papyrus houses amid local challenges.
A diary-like note describes papyrus drying for a house lining, plans for a sawmill at Mijabi, and keeping elephants from damaging crops. The writer mentions currency changes, letters received, gun traps for hippos, milk procurement, and teaching baking while awaiting news from Kijabi and Starrs.
Endorsed by Dietz editor and publisher of the Oswego Journal Gilbertville NY the remedy is pitched as an infallible cure for colds coughs and lung throat diseases. Dr. King’s New Discovery is offered at 50 cents per bottle with a trial bottle free by J E Wrights drug store.
James Nowers celebrated his sixtieth birthday at his home on Wednesday with all his children present. Attendees included Mrs. West Mr. and Mrs Houghton and their daughter from Galva, Mr and Mrs A A Nowers, Thos F Nowers W B Emory of Osceola Iowa Helen Reeves and Lucy Nowers of Atkinson.
Bluff resident C G Hays declares Buckien Salve the quickest and surest healer for sores burns wounds and piles. The product is guaranteed by JFE Wright druggist at 25 cents.
The tenth annual Ebenezer Camp Meeting will be held at Ebenezer Park six miles south of Geneseo starting Thursday August 22 and concluding Sunday September. The association issues a souvenir advertiser and distributes it nationwide. Rev E Countryman of Lorraine is secretary and will mail copies on request. Talent is strong and enthusiasts expect a well attended gathering.
Advertises Ayer's Hair Vigor as a quick solution to hair loss. Claims to keep hair in by making the scalp healthy and cites a long history of sale and use. Emphasizes urgency and decision to act immediately.
Rev Jobyn Divan of Naperville Illinois will spend the first camp week and preach the first Sunday. Rev B R Schultze of Ottawa will conduct daily Bible studies at 10 am. Rev D E B Thomas of Aurora Rev E B Swengel of Joliet and Rev F A Phelps of Symerton will also be present. The program includes choir activities, daily free bus service from Geneseo to the grounds, and gate admissions with a uniform 10 cent daily or 35 cent season fee. Meals and lodging details are listed with various pricing and ticketing options.
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